Xi Jinping called for a global AI 'symphony' while China showcased its homegrown superchip at WAIC, signaling Beijing's intent to position domestic silicon as infrastructure standard.

Xi Jinping called for a global AI 'symphony' while China showcased its homegrown superchip at WAIC, signaling Beijing's intent to position domestic silicon as infrastructure standard.

China's AI chip independence play shifts from defensive to offensive; expect accelerated domestic deployment and export pushes to BRICS+ allies.